Group Travel

August 23rd, 2010 by Ammaz
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Are you sitting slumped in front of a pile of books, pretending to revise and in desperate need of a break? Or maybe you’ve had a couple of hard weeks at work, and you fancy a change of scene…

So you decide to call around your friends to see if you can’t all get away.

But by the time you’ve tossed around a few ideas and made your minds up (whether its a party weekend, heaps of culture or a chilled weekend break you’re after), it’s easy to leave things a little too late.

When you’re looking for good, cheap accommodation online, it can be hard to find quite the right type of accommodation for your group, as well as rooms for everyone in the same place.

Local Experts

A multinational team of local experts, the HostelBookers Groups Department is dedicated exclusively to dealing with group booking enquiries.

All you need to do is fill in an online form, and someone will get back to you within 24 hours with free, impartial advice on which accommodation most suits the needs of your group… Leaving you more time to research the cheapest flights and the best things to do on your trip!

And that’s not just for the big group booking destinations – Barcelona, Edinburgh, Prague and London – or for student groups and stag parties or hen parties. More and more people are traveling together and looking to make group bookings for hostels and cheap hotels all over the world.

The Five Big Group Destinations for 2010:

Budapest

The Hungarian capital has everything a group might want: great nightlife, a raft of fantastic sights and some of the most enticing prices in Central Europe!

Stockholm

It may not be the cheapest destination in Europe, but Stockholm is so stunning that it’s hardly surprising that it has more and more group booking enquiries.

New York

Although the Big Apple is one of the most attractive backpacking destinations, sorting out group travel can be a little difficult in this chic, popular (but daunting) city.

Berlin

Seriously good shopping by day, seriously hard partying at night; Berlin might just be Europe’s top group destination.

Riga

Latvia’s small but perfectly formed capital has been one of the biggest Central European discoveries of recent years.

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Cheap Travel Tips

August 6th, 2010 by Ammaz
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The words ‘cheap travel’ can conjure up nightmare images of unreliable tour packages and cowboy hoteliers. And, for the unwary, this could indeed become reality, but it really needn’t be the case for travelers on a budget!

With a little forward planning, you can find that less can indeed be more in the world of cheap travel; a bit of extra cash in your pocket can mean another week (or even two) of travels and adventures.

The number one rule when it comes to cheap travel is to do some homework and plan ahead. The biggest costs of traveling will be transport and accommodation, and it follows that this is also where the biggest savings can be made.

Booking in advance with budget airlines can save huge amounts, as can checking dates (and times) around your preferred time of travel to find the cheapest; airlines adjust prices due to demand and flexible schedules can be a great way to find a great deal.

Accommodation prices are also often subject to variation; particularly considering where you book. Hostelbookers allows travelers to compare hostel prices quickly and find the best value options for cheap travel. Moreover, there’s no additional booking fee charged on the price of a bed!

Hostels and cheap hotels can change their prices at any time so it can pay to book early, especially during the peak season. Conversely, prices can drop at the last minute, but usually only out of season.

However, there’s more to cheap travel than booking and research from home! Once on foreign soil, the best bet is to find some local secrets, especially when it comes to eating and drinking. Don’t be afraid to ask friendly locals, other travelers or the staff at your hostel for tips – your credit card will thank you for avoiding the tourist prices.

Sticking to a budget on your travels needn’t hamper your trip; in fact, it can be an advantage. Instead of staying around the spots geared towards tourism (and paying for the guidebook’s ‘top’ attractions) can mean missing out on a real, authentic taste of the country or city where you’re traveling. And stepping off the beaten track to find those low prices can be both exciting and rewarding!

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10 Travel Packing Tips for Carry-on Only Traveling

August 2nd, 2010 by Ammaz
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10 Travel Packing Tips for Carry-on Only Traveling

Author: Packing Secrets

1. Find Out The Largest-Size Carry-On Luggage You’re Allowed and Buy It

Although you want to significantly cut down on the amount of luggage you take, you should still take advantage of the maximum size carry on luggage you can take. Find out what the average carry on allowance is and buy an new bag to fit those dimensions.

2. Wear Your Heaviest/Bulkiest Items

Ok, so it’s an obvious point, but if you’re taking some bulky items, such as a thick coat, or walking boots, wear them on the plane and free up as much valuable space in your carry on luggage as possible.

3. Create A Packing List — And Ruthlessly Edit

It This is something you can perfect over time. Basically, every time you go abroad create a packing list. Then, when you come home and unpack make a note of everything you didn’t use. Then cross them off the list for next time!

4. Plan To Buy Things At Your Destination

Remember, most destinations will have places you can buy the basics you need to get you by. Need a smarter shirt for an unplanned trip to a fancy restaurant, just buy one at a local store. You’ll also be able to discard these items if you need to before you leave.

5. Decant Toiletries Into Smaller Bottles

For your essential toiletries, do away with the bumper family size bottles and decant rations into smaller bottles. Not only will you save space, but also a lot of weight. And remember the point above — if you run out you can always buy some more.

6. Roll Your Clothes

It’s an old trick but an effective one. Rolling your clothes makes them easier to pack down into the corners of your carry on, plus it can help you avoid the creases created by folding.

7. Wear Clothing With Lots Of Pockets

Remember, you don’t need to carry everything in your luggage. Wearing clothing with extra pockets, such as cargo pants, or those vests that professional photographers wear, you can carry many smaller items and leave space for the bigger stuff in your luggage.

8. Buy Speciality Travel Clothing That Converts

Now you can buy items of clothing specifically designed for travelers. Usually travel clothing has features such as being light-weight, breathable and none-creasing and quick drying, but you can also find clothing that is convertible. Trousers that turn into shorts, or long sleeved items that become short sleeved. By making your clothing work twice as hard, you can save twice as much space.

9. Buy Speciality Travel Products Designed To Be Compact

Aswell as clothing designed for traveling, you can find all manner of accessories that have been designed for traveling and to be compact. For example a travel towel can be a quarter of the size of a traditional towel.

10. Ask Others For Their Tips

If you see someone breezing through check in with just one bag, stop them and ask them how they do it. Most people love to show off how clever and travel-savvy they are, so they’ll be happy to share their wisdom with you!

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About the Author

These handy tips have been taken from the full 225-page Packing Secrets — The Ultimate Packing Guide For Travelers. This guide was created by interviewing 100s of travelers, from business travelers to family vacationers. You can discover more using this link >> www.packingsecrets.com

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